Lead Grid Modelling Engineer

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About us: Fluence is a global leader in energy storage solutions, revolutionizing the way we integrate renewable energy into electricity systems. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Grid Connections Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Primary Responsibilities

• Support assessment of BESS solutions to comply with Energy Market Regulations.

• Manage grid modelling studies for BESS system grid connections, including model troubleshooting and technical support.

• Undertake preliminary modelling and assessments (such as Model Acceptance Tests)

• Management and provision of registration, commissioning documents and technical information (such as performance curves, datasheets, model user guides (RUGs) etc.) and provision of project-specific documents when required.

• Collaboration with design teams for preparation of key design items affecting grid connections, including voltage control strategy, plant performance curves etc,

• Review and inform BESS and BoP designs for grid connected BESS assets to ensure Registration compliance.

• Manage stakeholders (internal, customer, consultant, regulatory etc.) to ensure grid connections are achieved end-to-end in a timely manner, including attending meetings and providing progress reports.

• Assist technical teams in maintaining and updating proprietary PPC and OEM dynamic models.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility and locational studies utilising dynamic and grid models to identify and evaluate opportunities.

• Support modelling requirements and activities in the Asia-Pacific region.

• Collaborate with technical teams to develop new PPC solutions.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems

Competencies

• Experience in review of grid connection compliance design.

• Grid connection experience, especially BESS Generator Performance Standards and Registration experience preferred

• Generator and power systems modelling experience

• Experience with PSS/E and PSCAD software

• Experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors and authorities

• Experience in high pressure environment

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.